Rowan Centennial

Welcome To The Rowan Iowa
Centennial

Rowan, situated in the eastern part of Wright County, began with the settlement at Horse Grove, so named because an old horse was found roaming in the woods. The earliest settlers were Robert Rowen, Edwin Ballou, and Horace Riley.

The first post office in Wright County was established here. The post office
was called Fryeburg because Mr.
Hurd, the postmaster, came from a
town in Maine by that name.

With the building of the the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad,
the town of Rowan was platted in
1884-1885. In 1902 the Great

Western extended it's line from Hampton to Clarion and it was the area at the crossing of the railroads that became the present town of Rowan, named for Robert Rowen.

The town of Rowan is located on highway 3 in north central Iowa, just 90 miles north of Des Moines. It boasts of a population of 218 wonderful and very friendly people.

All are invited to help us celebrate our towns 100th aniversary! The celebration begins the evening of August 30th with opening ceremonies at the school house. The schedule of events is tentative, check back often for updates.